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#2174 of 2,268 schools in GA
Rutland Middle School
Middle School · Bibb County · Macon, GA
A Bibb County middle school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6260 Skipper Rd, Macon, GA 31216
- Math 17% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rutland Middle School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 60 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Rutland Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High5,147/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,166
Median home value
$192,900
Median rent
$1,107/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
82.4%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31216; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 395 | Compare → |
| Appling Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 676 | Compare → |
| Howard Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 989 | Compare → |
| Miller Magnet Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 582 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bibb County
- Schools in district
- 35
- Rank in district
- #28 of 34
- District spending per student
- $14,316NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rutland Middle School is listed in Bibb County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rutland Middle School
Rutland Middle School is a public middle school in Macon, GA, part of Bibb County, serving approximately 871 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,174 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rutland Middle School
What grades does Rutland Middle School serve?
Rutland Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Rutland Middle School?
Rutland Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 871 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rutland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rutland Middle School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rutland Middle School rank in GA?
Rutland Middle School ranks #2,174 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Rutland Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rutland Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Rutland Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rutland Middle School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Rutland Middle School a charter school?
No, Rutland Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rutland Middle School a Title I school?
No, Rutland Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rutland Middle School?
49.3% of students at Rutland Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 871
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bibb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.7%
- Phone
- (478) 779-4369
- Area population (ZIP 31216)
- 16,354
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31216; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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